Hyundai Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Keeping up with your model’s recommended maintenance schedule can extend your Hyundai’s life and minimize costly repairs.

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When it comes to reliability, Hyundai is middle of the pack compared to other car brands. The manufacturer ranked slightly below average in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.1

For Hyundai drivers, following the brand’s recommended maintenance schedule is crucial for maintaining your vehicle’s performance, safety, and longevity. Regular maintenance can also help you avoid certain costly repairs in the future.

While maintenance needs can vary depending on your specific model, mileage, climate, and driving conditions, having a general guide can help you make the most of your vehicle.

Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your Hyundai.

When does your Hyundai need scheduled maintenance?

Hyundai doesn’t provide a general maintenance schedule for all of its models. Instead, the South Korean manufacturer offers guidance based on your specific vehicle model, year, trim, estimated mileage, and driving conditions. For specific maintenance recommendations for your vehicle, you can visit Hyundai’s website, check your owner’s manual, or contact your dealer.2

Here are some recommendations for the automaker’s most popular model, the Hyundai Tucson.

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace air cleaner filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace air cleaner filter

    • Replace brake fluid

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace air cleaner filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace air cleaner filter

    • Replace brake fluid

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Replace spark plugs

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace air cleaner filter

    • Replace coolant

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Multipoint inspection

    • Replace engine oil and filter

    • Rotate tires

    • Add fuel additive

    • Replace air cleaner filter

    • Replace brake fluid

    • Replace cabin air filter

    • Replace coolant

    • Multipoint inspection

Tips for maintaining your Hyundai

In addition to a regular maintenance schedule, here are a handful of ways you can stay on top of your Hyundai’s maintenance and spot potential issues before they create more problems.3

Hyundai maintenance schedule FAQs

If you own a Hyundai or are planning to buy one soon, here are some common questions about Hyundai maintenance, along with their answers.

  • Why is factory-scheduled maintenance important?

    Keeping up with factory-scheduled maintenance is important for maintaining your vehicle’s performance and safety. It’s also crucial for minimizing costly repairs down the road.

  • What is Hyundai complimentary maintenance?

    If you’re the original owner of a new Hyundai, you’ll get complimentary maintenance for the first 36,000 miles or three years, whichever comes first. But more frequent maintenance due to severe driving conditions and additional service and parts aren’t included in the program.

    Hyundai’s complimentary maintenance includes engine oil and filter checks and changes, tire rotations, and multipoint inspections.2

  • Should you follow the dealer’s or the manufacturer’s service schedule?

    Yes. It’s highly recommended that you follow the manufacturer’s service schedule. For Hyundai drivers, that means servicing your vehicle every 8,000 miles in normal driving conditions.

  • What are severe usage conditions, and how do they affect vehicle maintenance?

    Severe driving conditions create more wear and tear on your vehicle and may require you to take your vehicle in for maintenance more frequently. According to Hyundai, severe usage conditions include things like repeatedly driving short distances, extensive idling, driving on unpaved roads, and driving in heavy traffic conditions.4

Ben Luthi
Ben Luthi

Ben Luthi has been writing about personal finance for over a decade with the intent to help people improve their finances and lifestyle. He’s covered just about every personal finance topic under the sun for a variety of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Recommends, Yahoo Finance, Experian, Credit Karma, NerdWallet, and many more. Ben lives near Salt Lake City with his two kids and two cats.

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